For the 20th consecutive year, ShortsTV presents the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on Friday, February 14-Sunday, March 2. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 2.
Live Action Short Film
Running time: Approximately 100 minutes. Recommended for 16+
A Lien
Directed by David Cutler-Kreutz and Sam Cutler-Kreutz
On the day of their green card interview, a young couple confronts a dangerous immigration process. 2023, U.S., DCP, 15 minutes.
Anuja
Directed by Adam J. Graves
When a gifted 9-year-old girl, who works in a garment factory, is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to attend school, she is forced to make a heart-wrenching decision that will
determine her and her sister's fate. 2024, U.S., DCP, in Hindi with English subtitles, 22 minutes.
I’m Not a Robot (Ik ben geen robot)
Directed by Victoria Warmerdam
After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot? 2023, Belgium/The Netherlands, DCP, in Dutch with English subtitles, 22 minutes.
The Last Ranger
Directed by Cindy Lee
When young Litha is introduced to the magic of a game reserve by the last remaining ranger, they are ambushed by poachers. In the ensuing battle to save the rhinos, Litha discovers a terrible secret. 2024, South Africa, DCP, in Xhosa with English subtitles, 28 minutes.
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (Covjek koji nije mogao sutjeti)
Directed by Nebojsa Slijepcevic
Set in 1993 within Bosnia and Herzegovina, a passenger train is stopped by paramilitary forces in an ethnic cleansing operation. As they haul off innocent civilians, only one man out of 500 passengers dares to stand up to them. 2024, Croatia, DCP, in Croatian with English subtitles, 13 minutes.